Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons 12/31/2017

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Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey prays before entering the field before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) and Kyle Love (93) celebrate before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess (17) makes a touchdown catch in the end zone against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) runs out of the pocket against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera walks the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen, center, celebrates his fumble recovery with Atlanta Falcons' Damontae Kazee (27) and Kemal Ishmael (36) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) celebrates an interception against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 22-10. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman leave the field after the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 22-10. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) walks off the field after an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 22-10. Bryant kicked five field goals in the game. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) looks to pitch the ball during the first half against the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game in Atlanta. Ryan and the Falcons visited the Coliseum late last season on their road to the Super Bowl, and they easily racked up a blowout victory over the woebegone Los Angeles Rams. When they return on Saturday night for their NFC wild-card playoff opener, they’ll remember Los Angeles’ venerable stadium. They might hardly recognize the guys in the horned helmets on the other sideline. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) during the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. It took a while to get his footing, but first-year coordinator Marquand Manuel has the Falcons' defense playing at a high level. He's getting big contributions from a trio of young leaders in linebacker Deion Jones, tackle Grady Jarrett and safety Keanu Neal. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) walks off the field after kicking five field goals during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, in Atlanta. The Falcons aren't sure if linebacker Deion Jones will return for this week's game at Washington, they're still making adjustments at guard after losing starter Brandon Fusco, and Atlanta also doesn't know if kicker Matt Bryant will be back after missing one game with a sore hamstring. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)